Wisdom is the best offensive and defensive tool that each individual seeks. It is an old-age concept revered across cultures and generations. The Norse God of the Sky, Odin, exchanges his one eye for wisdom. King Solomon also asks his living God for a gift which is Wisdom. Every individual seeks it that's why we educate ourselves on certain things based on our perspective, for the improvement, development, and advancement of every aspect of our living. We are civilized because of wisdom. It encapsulates knowledge, understanding, and the ability to apply these elements to make sound decisions.
But here is a scenario that comes up, I am asked to give a classroom of ten-year-old children three relevant points of wisdom. What are they and why?
This is also a very nice topic for the WE 172, by @galenkp. As a teacher by profession, I already taught these relevant points to my students, but they are not ten years old anymore. And some might ask, why do you think @galenkp indicated an age which is ten years old? And my answer is this. At this stage of life is the start of becoming a teenager, individuals look for an answer to their curious minds, they already seek an answer to every question and explore every aspect of their lives. It is the best stage to instill lifelong learning about everything crucial for honing their lives.
In this blog post, we will delve into the three crucial points of wisdom that hold great relevance in our lives today. Let's embark on the journey to unlock the true essence of wisdom.
Self-Awareness or Self-Reflection
The first relevant point of wisdom that I have to give to the classroom of ten-year-old children is self-awareness. This point taught us to be aware of ourselves about our strengths, weaknesses, values, and emotions. Here we used to reflect on ourselves and learn to identify what could be the best road to be taken toward our destiny. It's like a scenario where a young fish must practice how to swim fast to avoid and escape the predator, rather than practicing how to fly or run. Self-awareness is about understanding our thoughts, beliefs, and actions which allows us to make better choices and decisions.
Building Empathy
The second relevant point that I will give is Empathy. Empathy is the scenario where we need to put ourselves in others' shoes. It is where we learn to build a peaceful and progressive community. Here we must understand their perspectives, and genuinely care for their feelings and experiences, fostering better relationships that enable effective collaboration, because every individual is no island.
Learning How To Learn
Learning takes place when someone applies their knowledge in a real situation, or we may call it experience. Learning is a continuous process, and that's the third relevant topic about wisdom that I could give. Wisdom requires a commitment to lifelong learning and growth. It is about always seeking knowledge, exploring experiences, and opening to different perspectives. Through the constant expansion of our understanding and challenging our assumptions, we can make well-informed and thoughtful decisions, adapt to changes, and unlock new opportunities that greatly contribute to our growth and development.
Wisdom is a lifelong journey. By embracing self-awareness or self-reflection, building empathy, and continuous learning, we can unlock the door of wisdom's transformative power. These three relevant points of wisdom that I give will serve as pillars and have a profound positive impact on the lives of the children.
Thank you for stopping by. This is my participation in the Weekend-Engagement Topic 172. Thank you @galenkp for allowing us to share our unique thoughts at the end of the week by giving us unique topics.
Have a great Weekend.